“The Fox and the Hound” is a 1981 American animated buddy drama film produced by Walt Disney Productions. It is loosely based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix. Here’s a summary of the story:
Plot: The film tells the heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between two animals:
Tod: A red fox raised by a human during the first year of his life.
Copper: A half-bloodhound dog owned by a local hunter, referred to as the Master.
Struggle Against Instincts: Tod and Copper face a challenging realization: despite their bond, they are meant to be adversaries due to their inherent instincts.
Voice Cast: The ensemble voice cast includes:
- Mickey Rooney as Tod
- Kurt Russell as Copper
- Other notable voices provided by Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John Fiedler, John McIntire, Dick Bakalyan, Paul Winchell, Keith Mitchell, and Corey Feldman (who voiced Young Tod and Young Copper).
Directors: The film was directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich, and Art Stevens.
Musical Score: The instrumental musical score was composed and conducted by Buddy Baker.
Themes: The timeless tale explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the challenges posed by societal expectations.
“The Fox and the Hound” beautifully captures the complexities of friendship and the struggle to defy nature’s course. 🦊🐶